Tag: #NationalSecurity
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2027 ELECTIONS: NISMA DECLARES DIGITAL SPACE NEW FRONTLINE AGAINST FAKE NEWS, HATE SPEECH
The Nigerian Institute of Social Media Analysts (NISMA) has identified the digital space as a new frontline in Nigeria’s efforts to combat fake news, hate speech and other threats to national peace ahead of the 2027 general elections. The institute made the declaration on Thursday while unveiling the National Digital Peace Ambassadors (NDPA), a movement…
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QUALITY LEADERSHIP CRITICAL TO ARMY’S OPERATIONAL SUCCESS — COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army depends largely on the quality of leadership provided by its commanders. Shaibu made the assertion in Kaduna while opening the Second Senior Command and Leadership Seminar 2026 at Headquarters 1 Division. The seminar, themed “Strategic Leadership for Effective…
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FG RATIFIES FRAMEWORK FOR NIGERIA’S MODERN DIGITAL ADDRESSING SYSTEM
The Federal Government has ratified a preliminary framework to establish a digitised and modern national addressing system capable of locating individuals, businesses and communities across Nigeria. The decision was taken at a meeting of the National Addressing Council (NAC) and key stakeholders in Abuja, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima. Under the new arrangement, the…
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ARMY URGES YOUNG OFFICERS TO STAY COMBAT-READY THROUGH CONTINUOUS TRAINING
The Nigerian Army has urged young officers to make physical fitness and continuous training a personal culture, stressing that operational readiness cannot depend on occasional exercises. Maj.-Gen. Kevin Ukandu, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Post-Service Housing Development Limited (PHDL), gave the charge on Thursday in Abuja at the closing of the 2026 Army Headquarters Garrison…
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ENGINEERING KEY TO NIGERIA’S SECURITY, DEVELOPMENT — NSE
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Ibadan Branch, has urged engineers to drive innovation that will strengthen national security, protect critical infrastructure and support sustainable development across Nigeria. The Chairman of the branch, Mr Ayokunnu Ojedele, made the call while unveiling activities for the 2026 Engineering Week in Ibadan. Themed “Engineering Innovation for National Security,…
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CUSTOMS HANDS OVER 373.8 MILLION NAIRA CANNABIS-INFUSED PRODUCTS TO NDLEA
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over seized cannabis-infused products worth an estimated N373.8 million to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Dr Bashir Adeniyi, said the seized consignment, intercepted at Tin Can Island Port in Lagos, contained Delta-8-infused cannabis cookies, gummies and pre-rolls…
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NIGERIA UNVEILS FIVE-YEAR STRATEGY TO TACKLE ORGANISED CRIME
Nigeria has unveiled a five-year National Strategy for Combating Organised Crime, aimed at dismantling criminal networks, disrupting illicit financial flows and strengthening coordination among security and law enforcement agencies. The strategy, covering 2027 to 2031, was unveiled in Abuja by the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, represented by the National Coordinator of the National…
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CUSTOMS HANDS OVER 399 SEIZED RIFLES TO SMALL ARMS CONTROL CENTRE
The Nigeria Customs Service has handed over 399 seized firearms to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) for proper custody, documentation and accountability. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Dr Bashir Adeniyi, said the weapons were intercepted during the inspection of a consignment at the Tin Can Island Port in…
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NCS SEIZES 399 RIFLES, PARTS IN TIN CAN PORT SHIPMENT
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 399 fully assembled Jojef firearms and assorted rifle components concealed in a shipment at the Tin Can Island Port Command in Lagos. NCS National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, said on Sunday that the weapons were uncovered after Customs conducted a detailed examination of a container initially declared…
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COAS PLEDGES MORE MODERN AIRCRAFT, INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ARMY AVIATION
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening its Aviation Command through sustained investment in modern air platforms and infrastructure to boost operations against bandits and terrorists across the country. Speaking on Tuesday July 21, during the inauguration of the Coordinator, Nigerian Army Aviation residence and…
